Saturday, March 29, 2008

There are now officially 100 Revs apologising to the Gay community for the lack of welcome that Gay people have experienced from Christian Churches and praying and working for churches which are truly places of prayer for all people.

Congratulations to Rev Mark Dunn who is number 100 to sign up!

Each week the order of service at Mark's church includes:

ST JOHN’S IS A SAFE PLACE FOR ALL PEOPLE TO WORSHIP

REGARDLESS OF

AGE, RACE, CREED, GENDER, CULTURAL BACKGROUND OR SEXUAL ORIENTATION

Thank you to everyone who has supported 100Revs in whatever way you have been able to. This is a beginning rather than an end. Please continue to encourage others to sign up and to use 100Revs as a forum to support one another and discuss relevant issues.

Sunday, March 2, 2008

Those who marched last night with 100Revs would like to thank all the members of the GLBTIQ community for their hospitality at the march and the graciousness with which they received our apology. The officials were really helpful in guiding we newbies in unfamiliar territory. The other members of the parade welcomed us, and the crowd cheered loudly (with some encouragement from Tony "I can't hear you!" Gibson) as we walked past. Several people shook every member's hand, and many connected with us individually, to thank us for the apology and convey how much it meant to them.

Everyone was very warm and welcoming toward us. Thank you!

We pray that this signals a new era of the church being truly a place of welcome, and a place of prayer for all people.

As promised, here is the list of ministers, pastors, and reverends that have affirmed the 100Revs statement. We have made 100! But don't let that stop you from signing up. If you are able to affirm the statement, please add you name by emailing 100Revs@live.com.au.